Lincoln Journal-Star · Jan 25, 2018
Nebraska women sprint away from Purdue
Buy Now Nebraska guard Janay Morton (13) converts a steal into two points against Purdue in the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR Nicea Eliely scored 13 points and Maddi Simon had 12 points to lead the Nebraska women’s basketball team to a 75-51 win against Purdue on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska (15-6, 6-2 Big Ten) has won three straight games and six of its last seven to move into the top half of the Big Ten standings.
Purdue had 21 turnovers, and the Huskers’ defense held another opponent well under its season scoring average. Purdue was averaging 65.5 points per game.